Acropolis of Athens & 6 Archaeological Sites Ticket

Acropolis of Athens

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Athens Acropolis is undoubtedly one of the most amazing places in the world and a must-see for any tourist visiting Athens.

With this ticket, you can explore the hill of the Acropolis at your leisure and see its various temples up close, the most famous of which is the Parthenon. Did you know that it was built between 447 and 432 BC? This monument is considered by many to be the best symbol of the architectural beauty of Ancient Greece.

During your visit, you'll also be able to see other sites of great historical importance, such as the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike. What's more, from the hill of the Acropolis, which is 156 metres (511 feet) high, you'll enjoy incredible views of the Greek capital and the Mediterranean. You'll take loads of great photos!

Archaeological sites in Athens

The ticket also includes access to the following archaeological sites in Athens:

• Ancient Agora of Athens: This was the centre of social, political and commercial life in ancient Athens. Elections, public debates and religious celebrations were organised in this epicentre of democracy. Its Temple of Hephaestus, one of the best preserved in antiquity, stands out in particular.
• Roman Agora: It was built between 19 and 11 BC on the orders of Emperor Augustus. Several columns and the emblematic Tower of the Winds, which was used as a sundial, are still standing.
• Hadrian's Library: A reading room, convention centre and bibliographic archive built in the year 132, in the time of the emperor after whom it is named. Today it continues to amaze visitors with its columns up to 8 metres (26 feet) high. Curiously, the library was forgotten for hundreds of years due to the construction of churches on its grounds. It wasn't until the excavations of 1885 that the ruins were discovered.
• Olympion: The Temple of Olympian Zeus took almost 7 centuries to build and, although only a small portion of this monument remains, it once had 104 columns and was over 15 metres (50 feet) high.
• Kerameikos: The former pottery workshops of Athens were located in this area. However, the construction of a defensive wall in 478 BC divided this area in two. From then on, one side was dedicated to the burial of Athenians, giving rise to the largest necropolis in Greece.
• Lyceum of Aristotle: These ruins are the headquarters of the Peripatetic school, founded by one of the most important philosophers of all time, Aristotle. Undoubtedly,  it's a place of vital importance in history.

Schedules of the archaeological sites

The archaeological sites are open from Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm, between November and March, and from 8 am to 8 pm, between April and October. Please note that the last admission is 30 minutes before closing time and that these opening hours may also be subject to change.

How does the ticket work?

• Please be aware that the day and time of access to the Acropolis will be whatever you select when making your booking. Once tickets are issued for your chosen date and time, they cannot be cancelled or changed.
• As for the archaeological sites, you can visit them on any day you want and you'll only be able to access each of them once. When you enter the first one, you'll have a total of 5 days to visit the remaining ones.
• Please note that the timeslot you'll choose during the booking process refers only to the visit to the Acropolis.
• You can enter the Acropolis 15 minutes before or after your chosen time slot and can stay at the site until closing.
• This ticket is valid for all ages — however, children under five years old and EU citizens aged 6 to 24 can also enter for free by going directly to the ticket booth of each site (ID or passport required).
• The operating hours may vary due to special occasions, please check before visiting.
• Security checks cannot be skipped with this ticket.